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US EPA extends E15 fuel waiver to MY 2001-2006 light-duty vehicles

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waived a limitation on selling gasoline that contains more than 10% ethanol for model year (MY) 2001 through 2006 passenger vehicles, including cars, SUVs, and light pickup trucks. Data from DOE testing of MY2001-2006 vehicles is available in EPA Docket #EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0211 at www.regulations.gov.

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EPA finalizes RFS volumes for 2019 and biomass-based diesel volumes for 2020

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The key elements of the action are: “Conventional” renewable fuel volumes, primarily met by corn ethanol, will be maintained at the implied 15-billion gallon target set by Congress for 2019. EPA is using the tools provided by Congress to adjust the standards below the statutory targets based on current market realities.

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Zero Motorcycles Awarded Grants Exceeding $1.8M for Advanced Electric Powertrain Development Program

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Zero Motorcycles was recently awarded a $900,000 grant from the California Energy Commission to begin development of a new advanced compact electric powertrain project. The California Energy Commission grant funding is subject to final contract negotiations and approval by the CEC Board. The 2010 Zero S. Click to enlarge.

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EPA Grants E15 Waiver for MY 2007 and Newer Light Duty Vehicles

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted a waiver for fuel containing up to 15% ethanol (E15) for model year 2007 and newer cars and light trucks. Currently, there is an overall 10 volume percent (vol%) ethanol blend limit (the “blend wall”) in gasoline. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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SGL Group joint venture receives grant for development of a novel high-performance carbon-fiber precursor

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million) grant from the Bavaria FIT program under the Bavarian undersecretary of the state of Katja Hessel to fund the development of a novel carbon-fiber precursor with revised properties. EPG, based in Kelheim (Donau/Germany), was founded at the end of 2006 as a joint venture between SGL Group and Lenzing Group. million (US$2.1-million)

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Mayor of London expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide; new £110M scrappage scheme

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Vehicles must meet strict emission standards to drive in the ULEZ area: Euro 4 for gasoline cars and vans (widely available since 2006). Successful scrappage applicants will receive a grant to scrap or—for the first time—retrofit their vehicle for certain vans and minibuses. Source: Transport for London. daily charge.

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Petrobras ready to launch renewable diesel production upon regulatory approval

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Petrobras will expand investments in the segment as soon as it is granted a permit, Lara said. Petrobras has a technology patented since 2006 for the co-processing of vegetable oils using the process called HBIO ( Earlier post.)

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